Note 19 - Income taxes (Details) - Net Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 01, 2014	Feb. 02, 2013	Jan. 28, 2012
Note 19 - Income taxes (Details) - Net Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	$ (8,099)	$ (81,021)	$ (173,011)
United States [Member]
Note 19 - Income taxes (Details) - Net Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	6,694	(5,274)	(12,366)
International [Member]
Note 19 - Income taxes (Details) - Net Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes	$ (14,793)	$ (75,747)	$ (160,645)